Safety in the bathroom
How to cut the risk of slips, falls and scalds, and how to get help quickly if something goes wrong.
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Preventing slips and falls in the bathroomWet floors, getting in and out of the bath and night-time trips to the toilet are common causes of falls. Simple changes that help, from official advice.
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Preventing scalds: hot water safetyOlder people and people with poor feeling in their skin can be badly hurt by hot bath or shower water. How temperature controls work, and the figures official guidance uses.
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Personal alarms and getting help quickly
If you fall in the bathroom, you need a way to call for help. Personal alarms, pull cords and fall detectors explained, and a common problem with pendants in the bath.
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Electrical safety in the bathroom
Water and electricity are a dangerous mix. The rules for electrical work near a bath or shower, and why you should always use a registered electrician.
Get an assessment first
An occupational therapist (OT) can visit you at home and recommend what is safe and suitable for you. Ask your council’s adult social care team — in Northern Ireland, your Health and Social Care Trust.